A list of the most recent deficiencies for Maine Veterans Home - Caribou. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-21 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-28 | N |
